A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4320649 Details
Epoch: 200 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4322635 epoch_slot_no: 2635 block_no: 4320472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3236 time: 2020-06-20 12:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3c90d82476d0e2687d1e73169ce0a4d7f16477632e3cab23189b3ac0734bf7eBlock Operator
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